Osaka\u2019s outfit, inspired by the traditional Japanese kimono, made from upcycled materials from a traditional shiromuku wedding dress and a deconstructed wedding dress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After that memorable fashion moment, Osaka went on to beat Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5 to advance to the second round at Wimbledon. Following her win, the world No. 14 explained that the kimono was an homage to her Japanese culture and the Quentin Tarantino-directed martial arts blockbuster \"Kill Bill.\" <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"For me, my Japanese heritage means a lot,\" the 14th seed said in her on-court interview. \"They say all white at Wimbledon, and I thought it would be really cool to come out in a kimono. I just get inspired by a lot of different things, and for me, one of my favorite movies is \"Kill Bill.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"So I really love Lucy Liu\u2019s character, O-Ren Ishii, and she comes out in this really iconic white kimono. I always tell people I like to be like a video game character sometimes. I don\u2019t want to be myself when I\u2019m playing on the court. And I kind of try to embody her a little.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Melbourne back in January, Osaka walked onto the court in Rod Laver Arena wearing a gigantic hat decorated with butterflies, under a veil. She was also holding a parasol.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"So I really love Lucy Liu\u2019s character, O-Ren Ishii, and she comes out in this really iconic white kimono. I always tell people I like to be like a video game character sometimes. I don\u2019t want to be myself when I\u2019m playing on the court. And I kind of try to embody her a little.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Osaka, who has never been past the third round at Wimbledon, will look to equal her career-best result at the tournament in her next match, against World No. 225 Anastasia Gasanova. This will be their first career meeting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n